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How Social Workers can Use Words to Heal

Social Work Blog

Today, a growing body of research confirms that reading and writing can be therapeutic, even reducing symptoms of anxiety and depression. Reading fiction in particular builds emotional literacy and empathy, research shows. I think story is a word I use a lot, because it’s familiar.” Nicholas Mazza Ph.D.

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GuestPost: Surviving a Major Bipolar Depressive Episode and Finding a Purpose in my Life by Becky Rowland

Bipolar Bandit

I had mental illness episodes of extreme anxiety, depression, mania, and psychosis at different times from 1983-1992. I was no longer allowed to take graduate courses at this university. I have a serious passion for work in this field, sincere empathy for those with serious brain disorders, and good research skills.

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Play-Based Learning in Early Childhood Education

CCRC

Through play, children build and strengthen socio-emotional and cognitive skills, according to research from Texas Christian University. They express themselves freely, trying out different behaviors or ideas, without fear or anxiety. Children at play have agency (control over their own actions) and feel socially and emotionally safe.

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How Social Workers Can Use Words to Heal

Social Work Blog

Today, a growing body of research confirms that reading and writing can be therapeutic, even reducing symptoms of anxiety and depression. Reading fiction in particular builds emotional literacy and empathy, research shows. I think story is a word I use a lot, because it’s familiar.” Nicholas Mazza Ph.D.

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GuestPost: Surviving a Major Bipolar Depressive Episode and Finding a Purpose in my Life by Becky Rowland

Bipolar Bandit

I had mental illness episodes of extreme anxiety, depression, mania, and psychosis at different times from 1983-1992. I was no longer allowed to take graduate courses at this university. I have a serious passion for work in this field, sincere empathy for those with serious brain disorders, and good research skills.

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Best Reflective Log Example | End of Placement

Social Work Haven

Carl Rogers emphasised that the attitudinal qualities of a practitioner should include empathy, authenticity, and respect. Encyclopaedia of Social Work (Oxford, Oxford University Press). 2000) Social Work Skills: a Practice Handbook (Buckingham, Open University Press). The cognitive- behavioural approach in: M. Davies (Ed.)

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Ugly Truth About Becoming a Practice Educator

Social Work Haven

The University ensured that students had access to several resources to help make our placement journey a success, however, placement experiences differed because of a combination of several factors. For instance, I could determine that the values important to the student as a person include respect, empathy, and authenticity.